Skylar Olson of Zillow reports that home prices continued to accelerate in January despite high mortgage rates and rising inventory, with the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index up 0.6% month-over-month and…
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Builders reevaluating projects amidst tariffs
Danielle Hale of Realtor.com reports that existing home sales rose 4.2% in February 2025 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million, though they still trailed last year’s pace…
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Tax Deductions & Rules for Rental Properties Held in an LLC
Many landlords wonder if their tax deductions change when their rental property is held in an LLC rather than individually owned. The good news is that rental property tax deductions…
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The 6 Best Azibo Alternatives [2025 Edition]
Azibo is a popular property management software that simplifies day-to-day rental property tasks. But like any tool, Azibo has its limitations. Some real estate investors have noted frustrations with its…
Home prices rise 3.2%, led by Midwest
Lily Katz of Redfin starts us off this week reporting that while U.S. home prices rose 3.2% year-over-year in February 2025, the Midwest led the surge, with Milwaukee’s median sale…
Why home sellers are worried about the housing market
Joel Berner of Realtor.com reports that mortgage rates have dropped, with the Freddie Mac 30-year rate falling 13 basis points to 6.63%, the lowest since December. This decline, driven by…
Rents rise for the first time in 6 months
Yesterday, tariffs went into effect for several U.S. trading partners. Jeff Andrews of HousingWire reports that tariffs on steel, lumber, and various goods from China, Mexico, and Canada will add…
Single-family rent growth slows to 14-year low in 2025
CoreLogic released its monthly Single-Family Rent Index report highlighting that growth slowed to 1.5% year-over-year in November 2024, the lowest in over 14 years. Detroit led with a 6.1% increase,…
The Key Tax Consequences of Transferring Property to an LLC
Transferring a rental property to an LLC isn’t as simple as signing a few documents. While it can help protect your personal assets, it’s a significant financial decision that requires…
